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Hummingbird moth

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September 9, 2013

Photo credit: Allen Lefever. Thank you Allen! — Photo credit: Allen Lefever

The hummingbird moth gets its name because its long proboscis and hovering behavior, accompanied by a soft humming sound, make it look remarkably like a hummingbird while feeding on flowers, such as the agastache in this photo.

Thank you to EarthSky Facebook friend Allen Lefever for this cool photo. You can see more of Allen’s photos here.

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Eleanor Imster has helped write and edit EarthSky since 1995. She was an integral part of the award-winning EarthSky radio series almost since it began until it ended in 2013. She and her husband live in Tennessee, where they enjoy guitar playing and singing. They have 2 grown sons.